Writers Are Readers! An interview with Lester Laminack

Write Answers: a Production of the Ohio Writing Project

Episode Description In partnership with OCTELA (Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts), we are excited to share this interview with Lester Laminack! A few years ago, Noah talked with Lester about a book he co-wrote with Reba Wadsworth called Writers Are Readers: Flipping Reading Instruction into Writing Opportunities. They also discussed Lester’s important ideas around “Best Friend Books”. Follow Lester Laminack on Twitter: @lester_laminack Check out Lester’s books for teachers: https://www.heinemann.com/authors/4175.aspx https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/the-ultimate-read-aloud-resource-2nd-edition-9781338594942.html Lester has also written numerous picture books: https://peachtree-online.com/portfolio-items/lester-l-laminack/ Find Noah on Twitter: @MrWteach Find OWP on Twitter: @owpmu The Ohio Writing Project specializes in professional development for teachers. OWP does on-site PD with schools as well as virtual, hybrid, and in-person courses teachers can take for college + CEU credit. The Ohio Writing Project also features a masters degree program for teachers through Miami University. Featuring the renowned “4-Week”, the OWP’s Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is both practical and transformational. Learn more about the Ohio Writing Project + Programming: http://miamioh.edu/cas/academics/departments/english/academics/graduate-studies/ohio-writing-project/ GET INVOLVED! Want to be kept in the loop for future OWP events? Email us here: [email protected] Looking for a quick and easy writing invitation for your students...or yourself? Follow us on Instagram @owpmu Submit a poem to be featured on a future episode: [email protected] Do you have an share-worthy teaching practice? Do you know someone else who fits the bill? Email Noah at the address above--we are always looking for great educators to interview for the podcast.